Brewing Compliance: EU’s New Packaging Regulations
Brewing Compliance: EU’s New Packaging Regulations Major European packaging reforms affect every importer, roaster, and brand owner brining coffee into the European Market. The countdown to Europe's tough...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

Will Sustainable Coffee Pods Finally Take Over
Will Sustainable Coffee Pods Finally Take Over More and more single-serve coffee makers are bypassing recyclable or compostable materials and going straight to plastic-free inserts. Photo credit: Lavazza...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

WCR Initiative Innovea Recognized Among TIME's Best Inventions
WCR Initiative Innovea Recognized Among TIME's Best Inventions Innovea’s first-of-its-kind speed breeding program for arabica varieties addresses the major issues facing the future of coffee head-on. Photo credit: World Cof...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

The Coffee Barometer Assess 20 Years of Sustainability Efforts
The Coffee Barometer Assess 20 Years of Sustainability Efforts The Coffee Barometer report gauges how much progress the coffee industry has actually made over the last two decades. Photo credit: Coffee Barometer The...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

Japanese Farmers Increase Tencha Production
Japanese Farmers Increase Tencha Production The Japanese tea industry undergoes a structural shift driven by green tea exports. The global matcha boom is driving a sharp increase in Japan’s green t...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

Regulatory Realities: Tea and the EU’s Pesticide Logic
Regulatory Realities: Tea and the EU’s Pesticide Logic The EU’s strict pesticide regulations protect consumer health, but when it comes to certain chemical compounds that result from tea production, regulations need...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

Chinese Tea Chains Push for Rapid Global Expansion
Chinese Tea Chains Push for Rapid Global Expansion Domestic market saturation and slow growth spur Chinese tea chains to seek new international markets. Photo credit: Mainbayar Badarch Chinese new-style t...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

Taiwan Explores New Possibilities for Wild Tai Cha 24 Cultivar
Taiwan Explores New Possibilities for Wild Tai Cha 24 Cultivar Newly domesticated wild tea cultivar offers unique beverage possibilities that promote forest conservation while representing the specific flavors and aromas of...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

A Day in the Life: Tim Smith, Tea Merchant
A Day in the Life: Tim Smith, Tea Merchant Welcome to the new series from World Tea News, A Day in the Life! The purpose of this series is to shine light on the different roles and jobs in the tea industry. We’ll be asking questions like:What...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026

The Anatomy of a Tea Blend
The Anatomy of a Tea Blend Let's dissect a tea blend, say, "Strawberry Sunshine." The ingredients are black tea, freeze-dried strawberry pieces, natural flavor, and safflower petals. The visual appeal is immediate: bright red s...

Tea News · Sep 04, 2026